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162 SML

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,590 mi
Last recorded17,590 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration162 SML
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 17,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 17,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 17,555 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 17,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 17,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 17,324 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 17,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 17,112 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 16,842 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 16,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 16,634 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 16,281 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 16,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 15,745 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,381 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,896 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 14,144 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,419 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,368 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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162 SML is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 99,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 162 SML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 162 SML registered?

162 SML is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is 162 SML safe to buy?

The MOT history for 162 SML shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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